CLYDE Wijnhard is relishing the opportunity to take on his former employees.

The Dutch master joined Macclesfield last month after being sacked by fellow League Two side Darlington.

The one-time £1.5million striker was shown the door at the Williamson Motors Stadium following ‘a serious repeated breach of club discipline’.

But the ex-Leeds marksman has been a revelation since joining the Silkmen on loan - scoring three times in five starts.

"It’s been great for me because I’m getting the opportunity to play and score goals," said the 32-year-old hitman, ahead of the Quakers’ trip to Moss Rose on Saturday. "When I was at Darlington I didn’t really have the chance and I’m sure that everyone will appreciate that as a footballer you always want to be on the pitch.

"Now it’s up to me to prove to the club what I can do. The ball is in their court - all I can do is try my best."

He added: "I’m looking forward to playing against Darlington. It’ll be very interesting for me to play against my old team-mates - and even my old housemate (Akpo Sodje)."

Wijnhard is equally excited about forming a partnership with Jon Parkin. He said: "He has a very big presence on the pitch and proved just how good he is with his goal against Grimsby."